US to extend tax credits to consumer-leased EVs
The US Treasury Department has potentially opened the door to helping foreign-made EVs qualify for government subsidies. The agency said on December 29 that EVs leased by consumers will be eligible for the revised commercial clean vehicle tax credits.....»»
To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve
Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it.App Store iconGame developer Valve is not involved in the antitrust case that consumers.....»»
Rivian cuts more jobs with woes mounting for electric vehicle market
Rivian Automotive Inc. will cut an another 1 percent of its workforce, the second round of layoffs this year as the electric vehicle industry grapples with flagging consumer demand......»»
AI has the power to revolutionize lending, but at a cost to people with lower credit scores
As artificial intelligence (AI) steadily increases its hold on the global economy, one of many areas ripe for disruption is consumer pricing. In situations where different consumers are offered the same product or service at different prices, it is n.....»»
Type of plastic film on high tunnels can filter sunlight, influence plant growth
High-tunnel growing systems, sometimes called hoop houses, have gained popularity for their ability to enhance growth conditions and extend the growing season of horticultural crops. Now, a team led by Penn State researchers has demonstrated that gro.....»»
Physical field technologies to improve extraction and quality of extracted juices
Consumers are increasingly health-conscious and seek products with minimal additives and preservatives. The modern consumer understands the link between consuming bioactive compounds from fruits and vegetables and the associated health benefits. Henc.....»»
Digital tools, including AI, alter consumer trust and purchasing decisions, says research
Colleen Harmeling, a Florida State University College of Business researcher, points to photo filters, overly edited photos and other distortions of user-generated content as impediments to consumer trust. In turn, they are potential barriers to the.....»»
U.S. issues over $580 million in advance EV tax rebates to auto dealers since Jan. 1
The U.S. government has reimbursed auto dealers for more than $580 million in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle tax credit payments since Jan. 1, the Treasury said on Friday. .....»»
"Branded access offers" dilute parent brand via perceived lack of consumer commitment: Study
Why buy when you can rent? From cars to high-end clothing, the short-term renting or sharing of consumer goods through "branded access offers" has become an increasingly popular alternative to the traditional ownership model. But such time-limited co.....»»
Survey tallies consumer attitudes toward lab-grown meat alternatives
Many consumers view conventional meats as both tastier and healthier than laboratory-grown alternatives, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report......»»
Piracy Shield: Influential Consumer Union Attempts to Break AGCOM’s Silence
Telecoms regulator AGCOM has either downplayed, dismissed, or flat-out ignored even the most constructive criticism concerning the Piracy Shield system. How AGCOM will handle a demand for information filed by the National Consumers Union (UNC) remain.....»»
Corporate climate pledge weakened by carbon offsets move
The world's main benchmark for vetting corporate climate action has been accused by its own staff of "greenwashing" after allowing businesses to use carbon credits to offset pollution from their value chains......»»
Starting today, ISPs must display labels with price, speeds, and data caps
ISPs comply with FCC rule after protesting requirement to list all fees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) A sample consumer label for home Internet service. (credit: FCC) Starting today, home Inter.....»»
Apple Music leads HomePod streaming, but Spotify has an incredibly strong position
Apple Music emerges as the top choice for HomePod users — with Spotify also very strong on the platform.Is Amazon Music evidence of a monopoly?Recent research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has shed light on the competitive mus.....»»
Mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels will reveal real speeds and hidden fees
Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered, The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees,.....»»
Rumored Apple Watch Series 10 screen improvement will sip battery power
The Apple Watch Series 10 will get a new display, with a report claiming changes will be made to the OLED panel that could extend the battery life.Apple Watch Series 9The advanced display of the Apple Watch has helped reduce the power consumption of.....»»
Drones Statistics 2024 By Country-Wise Revenue Comparison And Top Manufacturers
Introduction Drones Statistics: In recent years, the drone industry […] Introduction Drones Statistics: In recent years, the drone industry has gained huge popularity across several consumer and industrial segments worldwide. Advanced.....»»
"Nudging" consumers is a common marketing tactic, but study finds it carries risk
Marketers have found so-called "nudging" to be an effective way to influence consumer behavior—but new research suggests those who are prompted, either subtly or directly, to select a particular product or service may be quicker to abandon it......»»
Post-2025 Windows 10 updates for businesses start at $61 per PC, go up from there
Consumer pricing hasn't been announced; schools will pay just $1 per year. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) For most people, Windows 10 will stop receiving critical security updates on October 14, 2025, roughly a decade after.....»»
Consumers remain interested in online vehicle shopping, study shows
Consumers are increasingly confident about buying or selling a vehicle online, at least in part, according to CarGurus' sixth annual U.S. Consumer Insights Report......»»
EPA emissions rule still goes too far, industry leaders say
The rule, though less stringent than proposed regulation, outpaces consumer demand, speakers said at the J.D. Power Auto Forum......»»